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« on: August 31, 2010, 04:25:49 PM » |
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Thanks to Jim Lambros (JimL) I'm picking up a really nice 99 Valkyrie.
I'm leaving out tonite drivin half way to Virginia Beach, ( 500 miles from here ) spending the night and by noon tomorrow should be on my way home with it.....I OWE JIM BIG......Thanks again Jim.
I have never posted photos before on here but, I'm going to document this trip so when I return maybe I can post a few ...
I'm REALLY pumped this bike only has 8300 miles on it......Actually Jim has a few of the pics if he has time to post a few that would be great.
Love this Forum...!!! You guys and Gals are the best.......Mike
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2010, 04:33:23 PM » |
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Banzaiiii!!!!  Going on a road trip to pick up a new (to you) Valk is a jim dandy mission. (done it twice) Be careful. |
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« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2010, 04:42:41 PM » |
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Nothing like a long trip home to get to know your new Valk... I did it this spring and loved it. Congrats on your purchase |
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« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2010, 04:44:06 PM » |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2010, 04:49:44 PM » |
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Man that's a nice looking machine. Love the paint. Still has the goofy "unleaded only" tank sticker. Downright virginal.
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« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2010, 04:51:39 PM » |
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Wow, that's a beautiful motorcycle.
All the best,
Mark
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« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2010, 06:44:16 PM » |
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Banzaiiii!!!! Going on a road trip to pick up a new (to you) Valk is a jim dandy mission. (done it twice)
Enjoy it. Nothing better!
Oh, for the count, two Standards, four Interstates, two blacks, two greens, a blue and cream, and a blue and white. Mileages ranged from 11k to 86K miles. |
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« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2010, 06:47:09 PM » |
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I bought a brand new 2003 Honda ACE 750 back in Sept of 2002 with that same color combo.....I wish they had of painted some Interstates in those colors......
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« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2010, 07:01:23 PM » |
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Sweet looking ride - - congrats!! |
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« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2010, 09:37:17 PM » |
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Wow! Awesome bike, love the paint job |
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Bigdog
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« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2010, 07:12:09 PM » |
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Well just walked in the door. I had to trailer it home because no one could take off work with such short notice...Wouldn't have wanted them to anyway. Long and Hot it was 100 degrees today in Virginia (according to my mirror thingy).
The bike is exactly as described and looks great. I will be polishing up all the chrome, some of it has been a lil neglected but not too bad at all. Darryl Thomas bought this bike in June of 08 and only put 353 miles on it. Darryl was a great guy to deal with. Wish everyone was as nice as darryl.....
It kinda acts like it needs a good blow out, or some sea foam or something like that ran thru it...any ideas??
Thanks again Jim,
Here's how it rolled........
Left home last nite at 8:30 ( left work a lil early )
Home tonite at 9:00pm
In between was a not so fun drive 1016 miles round trip.....I'm getting older not as much fun as it was when I was younger..!!
But when I saw the Fat Lady those miles melted right away......
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« Last Edit: September 01, 2010, 07:27:07 PM by Bigdog »
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« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2010, 07:13:23 PM » |
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PS.....Got a room at 4am slept till 8 then showered....62 bucks.....ouch Could have slept longer....but couldn't...  |
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« Last Edit: September 01, 2010, 07:27:56 PM by Bigdog »
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« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2010, 10:27:44 PM » |
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Beautiful Valk....I've always had a soft spot for the black and silver ones.....those colors rock. |
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« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2010, 03:05:21 AM » |
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Beautiful bike, nice score First things first,Take that tank sticker off. Should'ave come off 11 years ago  Congratulations on a sweet bike. |
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« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2010, 03:44:10 AM » |
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Beautiful Valk....I've always had a soft spot for the black and silver ones.....those colors rock. My wife's nephew has a black and silver standard for sale...18,000 miles and near mint condition. He wants $6,000 however $5,500 might get it. |
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« Reply #15 on: September 02, 2010, 04:10:21 AM » |
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It kinda acts like it needs a good blow out
We all need a good Blow ... out once in a while... I know I do.  Jabba |
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« Reply #16 on: September 02, 2010, 05:23:35 AM » |
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Bigdog, congrats on your "new" Tourer. You will find it is a great bike. Quite apparent the Valk. has sat for a while, no good for a Valk., and needs some TLC. I would run some Techron / Seafoam in heavey amounts thru her along with all fuild changes for starters. Good luck. Don. |
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« Reply #17 on: September 02, 2010, 07:18:13 AM » |
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My wife's nephew has a black and silver standard for sale...18,000 miles and near mint condition. He wants $6,000 however $5,500 might get it.
Wish I had some $$$$ i'd be all over it..... I'm saving my pennys, one real soon I'll be a Valk owner..... |
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« Reply #18 on: September 02, 2010, 10:38:49 AM » |
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It definitely sounds like at least a couple o Seafoam treatments are in order. I think most here use 1 can per tank in order to clean up the carbs. In some cases (like mine) more drastic action had to be taken and replacement of the slow jets were required. There are plenty of instructions in the Tech forum if it comes to that.
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